A District Vision for the Far North

I am very pleased to confirm that the Far North District Council adopted the Our Voices - Our Vision high level framework yesterday.  Below are the agreed statements.  The beginning of a new journey :)

He waka eke noa - The Statement of Kaupapa and Purpose  
• This is a fresh approach to planning the Far North’s future 
• It is an inclusive kaupapa with a role for everyone 
• It will enable all organisations and groups in the Far North to align their efforts with the aspirations expressed in Our Voices - Our Vision 
• This approach requires courage, determination and resilience 

The Purpose of Our Voices - Our Vision is to create 
• A better future for the Far North 
• A clear statement of what is important to us 
• A platform for better decision-making and action 
• Momentum for change 

The Vision 
He Whenua Rangatira - A District of sustainable prosperity and well-being 

Tikanga - Our Values 
Manawatopu - Unity of purpose and working together 
Whanaungatanga - Family, community, connecting and caring 
Tu tangata - Strong cultural identities 
Rangatiratanga - Empowerment, self-determination and self-reliance 
Mana tangata - Respect and fairness 
Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Partnership 
Kaitiakitanga - Environmental stewardship and sustainability 

Tumanako - Our Expectations 
He wahi ataahua - Valuing the outstanding beauty of our District 
Oranga taiao, oranga tangata - Nurturing the environment so it nourishes us 
Oranga kainga - A thriving, sustainable local economy 
Mana I te whenua - The role of tangata whenua is valued and respected 
Te ira tangata Rich heritage and diversity respected and celebrated 
Whanau - A great place for our families to flourish 
Tangata whai ora - Happy, healthy, safe and purposeful people 
He waka hourua - Fit for purpose infrastructure underpinning success 
Kokiri tahi - Empowered communities, working collaboratively.